Medical Engineering MEng (Hons)
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Medical Engineering MEng (Hons) and other courses in Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Bioengineering, Medical and Biomedical Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £30000 | £30500 | £36000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £33000 | £26000 - £36000 | £30500 - £43000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27855 | £24649 | £28518 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24239 - £33607 | £19237 - £30298 | £22054 - £34375 |
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Course Description
From high-tech operating theatres and biomaterials to medical wearables and implant technologies, medical engineers play a crucial part in the evolution of modern healthcare. Bridging the gap between engineering and medicine through a multidisciplinary approach – medical engineering solutions combine knowledge of the body with engineering principles, technology, mechanics and innovation to develop tools for the medical community to improve the health and wellbeing of the population.
The next generation of medical engineers will help to advance healthcare performance and outcomes, not only through innovative new treatment approaches but also in monitoring, diagnosis, therapy and rehabilitation of patients.
Studying medical engineering at Leeds will develop your abilities, knowledge and skills across the full range of medical engineering disciplines, from the fundamentals of design and manufacture to fluid dynamics. You’ll also have scope to specialise in fields that interest you, such as joint replacement technology, biomaterials and tissue engineering.
Our degree programmes are recognised internationally and we are known for developing world-leading medical engineers who help meet the challenges facing the healthcare sector. We are closely linked with the Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering which provides a platform for clinical research at the University, and our active Industrial Advisory Board helps inform the development of this course to ensure that it is up-to-date with industry developments and requirements. This is why our graduates are so in demand by industry, and why our course is accredited by the leading professional bodies.
This is a practical course, so you’ll benefit from specialist facilities including extensive lab space and equipment, our high-spec computer cluster for Computer-Aided Design (CAD) work and computational modelling, in aerodynamic analysis for example, and workshop facilities for various rapid prototyping systems. You’ll also develop your programming skills in industry standard languages like Matlab and for microprocessor systems, giving you everything you need to get started on your career in engineering.
Why Study at Leeds
- This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
- Work on your own mechanical projects, putting into practice what you have learned by designing, manufacturing and assembling devices and testing their performance.
- Our globally-renowned research here at Leeds helps to solve real-world mechanical engineering problems and feeds directly into your course, shaping what you learn with the latest thinking.
- Access specialist facilities, including a high-spec computer cluster and extensive laboratory space.
- We have strong university links with the Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics, Robotics Leeds, the School of Medicine and the Faculty of Biological Sciences.
- Develop your experience and boost your career prospects with our industrial placement opportunities or study abroad programmes.
- Make the most of your time at Leeds by joining our student society MechEngSoc. It’s a great opportunity for you to meet people from different cultures and backgrounds who share your passion for mechanical engineering.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Medical Engineering MEng (Hons) at University of Leeds
| 53% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 13% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 7% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 3% | Media Professionals |
| 3% | Sales occupations |
| 2% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 2% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 2% | Elementary occupations |
| 1% | Administrative occupations |
| 1% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees taught
- no components less than 6.0
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees research
- no components less than 5.5
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- No components less than 5.5
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of University of Leeds in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Leeds in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #9
- #166
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.
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Student composition of University of Leeds
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26410
- postgraduates:
- 10335
- Total:
- 36745
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Medical Engineering (Year in Industry) MEng (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering (including a placement year) MEng | University of Bradford | 72% | 8% | 10% | £9250 | £22180 | 122 | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
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Mechanical and Medical Engineering (with Industrial Placement) MEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 72% | 0% | 2% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 121 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Imperial College of Science | - | - | - | £9250 | £40940 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Medical Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of York | - | 6% | 7% | £9250 | £28800 | 144 | York | On campus Full-time |
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Medical Engineering MEng (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) | University College London | 87% | 6% | 0% | £9250 | £35000 | 157 | London | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering (with Industrial Placement) MEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 80% | 0% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 111 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering MEng (Hons) | University of Hull | 80% | 0% | 0% | £9250 £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 111 | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Engineering MEng | University of Bradford | 86% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £22180 | 137 | Bradford | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
